2 Kings 2:7

World English Bible (WEB)

Fifty men of the sons of the prophets went and stood opposite them at a distance; and they both stood by the Jordan.

In context

5 The sons of the prophets who were at Jericho came near to Elisha, and said to him, “Do you know that the LORD will take away your master from over you today?” He answered, “Yes, I know it. Hold your peace.”

6 Elijah said to him, “Please wait here, for the LORD has sent me to the Jordan.” He said, “As the LORD lives, and as your soul lives, I will not leave you.” Then they both went on.

7 Fifty men of the sons of the prophets went and stood opposite them at a distance; and they both stood by the Jordan.

8 Elijah took his mantle, and rolled it up, and struck the waters; and they were divided here and there, so that they both went over on dry ground.

9 When they had gone over, Elijah said to Elisha, “Ask what I shall do for you, before I am taken from you.” Elisha said, “Please let a double portion of your spirit be on me.”

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2 Kings 2:7 in every translation

WEB World English Bible: Fifty men of the sons of the prophets went and stood opposite them at a distance; and they both stood by the Jordan.
KJV King James Version: And fifty men of the sons of the prophets went, and stood to view afar off: and they two stood by Jordan.
BSB Berean Standard Bible: Then a company of fifty of the sons of the prophets went and stood at a distance, facing Elijah and Elisha as the two of them stood by the Jordan.
ASV American Standard Version: And fifty men of the sons of the prophets went, and stood over against them afar off: and they two stood by the Jordan.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: — and fifty men of the sons of the prophets have gone on, and stand over-against afar off — and both of them have stood by the Jordan.
DBY Darby Translation: And fifty men of the sons of the prophets went and stood opposite afar off; and they two stood by the Jordan.
WBS Webster Bible: And fifty men of the sons of the prophets went, and stood to view afar off: and they two stood by Jordan.